Adena completes special season with regional final loss to Meadowbrook

CAMBRIDGE — Seven games into this season, if you would’ve told Adena’s coaching staff that the Warriors would be playing in a regional final, they may have looked at you like you had a screw loose. At that point in the year, Adena was facing adversity, injuries to several key pieces, and was searching for any type of rhythm at 2-5 overall. But once they did find a formula that worked, there was no looking back. It all led to a Division V regional final appearance on Saturday, Nov. 7, at Cambridge High School. But after rattling off five straight victories to get to that point, the Warriors reached the end of the line with a 25-16, 25-21, 25-16 loss to Byesville Meadowbrook (25-1). RELATED: Four area volleyball players earn All-Ohio recognition “We saw Meadowbrook in the summertime and kind of knew what we were up against,” Adena coach Laura Smith said. “We just don't have the firepower they do, and we’ll just have to keep working on that. They’re well-coached and they work hard. And that’s not to say we don’t. But they have a lot more kids that are taller, and I know the work they do in

High school cuts all non-varsity sports following close election results

A central Ohio district just found out what a few hundred votes can cost athletics programs, including their football program. Pickerington Local Schools (OH) suspended all athletic teams below the varsity level, along with other extracurricular activities, effective November 4, according to The Columbus Dispatch. The district made the move...

Special teams loomed large in Sheridan football's playoff loss

COLUMBUS — A script-like night for football was "special" for Michael Thompson-Ayers and the rest of the East Tiger return men. Quite literally, it was their performance on special teams in their Division III, Region 11 quarterfinal matchup with visiting Sheridan that made this night memorable. Thompson-Ayers' 65-yard kickoff return for a touchdown was East's second long return of the half — Dominique Edwards had a 55-yarder on the opening kickoff — that impacted the game so much that visiting Sheridan didn't even kick their way until the final minute of the second half. It was the key factor in the third-seeded Tigers' 42-28 win before a festive crowd on Nov. 6 at Harley Field. East, which lost in the Division IV quarterfinals in 2025, advanced to face unbeaten Licking Valley at 7 p.m. on Nov. 13 at Randy Baughman Stadium. More: Why Sheridan volleyball's fast start wasn't enough vs. Bloom-Carroll More: OHSAA high school football playoff scores, live updates from Week 12 More: Ohio high school football playoff scores for Week 12 More: New Lex survives defensive showdown to shut down Heath Special struggles No play hurt more than his 65-yard return through the heart of the Sheridan coverage

Danville begins football playoff run with 34-0 victory over Lucas

Unbeaten Danville football opened its postseason with a 34-0 victory over Lucas in a Division VII, Region 27 quarterfinal Friday night. The second-seeded Blue Devils improved to 11-0 and advanced to the regional semifinal. Danville built its offense around a dominant rushing attack led by Cy Wallace, who scored four...

Ohio High School Football Playoff Brackets: Scores, Updated Matchups for Nov. 13-14

Updated Ohio high school football playoff brackets with Nov. 13 regional semifinal matchups, scores, all seven OHSAA divisions and state championship dates.

Get Week 12 Licking County football score updates

It is the second week of the Ohio High School Athletic Association football playoffs, and a rematch highlights the Licking County schedule. Licking Valley is hosting Granville in a Division III, Region 11 quarterfinal just three weeks after the Panthers beat the Blue Aces 42-28 to clinch the Licking County League-Buckeye Division championship. Johnstown is in action after drawing a first-round bye, hosting Claymont in a Division IV, Region 15 quarterfinal. The Johnnies have won five consecutive games, winning the LCL-Cardinal championship. Heath will look to ride the momentum from its dramatic Week 11 victory, visiting New Lexington for a Division IV, Region 15 quarterfinal. The Bulldogs rallied from a 15-0 halftime deficit to take a 22-21 victory against Fairfield Union a week ago. Follow below for updates. Licking Valley 22, Granville 15, Final New Lexington 24, Heath 17, Final Claymont 35, Johnstown 19, Final This article originally appeared on Newark Advocate: Get Week 12 Licking County football score updates

Waterford Upsets West Jefferson 21-14 to Reach Region 23 Semifinal

WEST JEFFERSON, Ohio — The Waterford Wildcats went on the road Friday night, November 6, and came home with the biggest win of their season, upsetting No. 3 seed West Jefferson 21-14 in a Division VI, Region 23 regional quarterfinal in the Ohio High School Athletic Association football playoffs. The final score was reported by […]

Four CVC teams advance to regional semifinals as playoff field narrows

Four Chagrin Valley Conference football teams moved one step closer to a state championship Friday, while four others saw their postseason journeys come to an end in the regional quarterfinals of the Ohio High School Athletic Association playoffs. Kirtland Football and Perry Football continued their dominant seasons with shutout victories,...

Ohio State suspends Sigma Alpha Epsilon after party results in medical intervention

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Ohio State University has placed the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity on interim suspension after a weekend incident left people needing medical care, a university spokesperson said. University spokesperson Ben Johnson described the incident as “extremely concerning.” He did not say how many people received medical...

Pickerington North Routs Kilbourne 45-7 to Reach Region 3 Semifinal

WORTHINGTON — Pickerington North needed just 12 seconds to take control of its first-ever meeting with Worthington Kilbourne, and the Panthers never let go. Dennis White returned the opening kickoff 82 yards for a touchdown, sparking a 45-7 rout of the host Wolves on Friday, Nov. 6, in a Division I, Region 3 quarterfinal of […]

Claymont Upsets Johnstown 35-19 for Second-Ever Playoff Win, Reaches Semifinal

A week after winning the first playoff game in school history, Uhrichsville Claymont has a second one — on the road, against a higher seed. No. 5 Claymont upset No. 4 Johnstown-Monroe 35-19 on Friday night in a Division IV, Region 15 regional quarterfinal at Johnstown. The final was listed by the Newark Advocate in […]

Glenville Playoff Run Ends as Appeals Court Lets OHSAA Ban Stand

Cleveland Glenville’s football season is over. Ohio’s Eighth District Court of Appeals on Thursday, November 5, granted the Ohio High School Athletic Association an emergency stay, allowing the association to enforce its October 29 decision removing Glenville from the Division III playoffs over unresolved eligibility documentation for students who attend Ginn Academy, according to the […]

Nov. 6-7, 2026 High School Football Scoreboard

Three Defending Champs Are Back and Central Ohio Has a State Title GUARANTEED

trophy logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Six central Ohio high school boys soccer teams are punching their tickets to the state tournament, and get this: the area is already locked in for at least one […]

Williams Rallies Unbeaten Indian Valley Past West Muskingum 35-28

Top-seeded Indian Valley watched a 27-7 lead disappear Friday night, then leaned on senior quarterback Ryker Williams one more time to beat West Muskingum 35-28 in a Division IV, Region 15 quarterfinal in Gnadenhutten. Williams scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 4-yard run with 6:32 remaining, according to The Times-Reporter. Indian Valley looked in complete […]

Ohio High School Football Playoffs Schedule and Scores (OHSAA) — November 6

Get OHSAA live updates and final scores as the 2026 Ohio high school football playoffs continue on Friday, November 6

Cadets cruise past Redstreaks in regional quarterfinals, 37-0

BEVERLY -- After a much-deserved bye last week in the opening round of the playoffs, it would have been understandable if the Fort Frye Cadets showed a little bit of rust Friday night in the early going of their D-V, Region 19 quarterfinal at Fort Frye High School against the Piketon Redstreaks.

Fort Frye Shuts Out Piketon 37-0 to Reach Region 19 Semifinal

Fort Frye pitched a shutout in its playoff home game on Friday night, blanking Piketon 37-0 in a Division V, Region 19 regional quarterfinal in Beverly. The final was confirmed by scoreboards published by The Columbus Dispatch, the Mansfield News Journal, the Zanesville Times Recorder, the Ironton Tribune and High School On SI, and the […]

These local school districts face uncertain futures after operating levies fail

Dozens of school Districts across Northeast Ohio had critical operating levies on the ballot for the midterm election.